Zenith ZLD15A1 OPERATING GUIDE
machine number ZLD15A1
®
enjoy the view
Copyright 2000, Zenith Electronics Corporation.
operating guide / warranty
RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
(Now, while you can see it)
The model and serial number of your new TV are located
on the back of the TV cabinet. For your future convenience, we suggest that you record these numbers here:
MODEL
NO.____________________________________
SERIAL
NO.____________________________________
WARNING :
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING :
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:
This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of
the National Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and,
in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of
the building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.
REGULATORY INFORMATION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from Zenith
Electronics Corporation. Unauthorized modification could void the user’s authority to operate
this product.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
“Entertainment Machine” is a trademark of Zenith Electronics Corporation
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PORTABLE CART WARNING
Important safeguards for you and your new product
Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use
can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have
been built into your new product, please read and observe the following safety points when
installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.
Observing the simple precautions discussed in this booklet can help you get many years of enjoyment and safe operation that are built into your new product.
This product complies with all applicable U.S. Federal safety requirements, and those of the
Canadian Standards Association.
INTRODUCTION
1. Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the product is operated.
2. Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
3. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
4. Heed Warnings
All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
5. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
7. Accessories
Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may
fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult,
and serious damage to the product. Use only
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the
product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should
use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
8. Transporting Product
A product and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the product
and cart combination to overturn.
9. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by
the product manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.
10. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of
the product and to protect it from overheating,
and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been
adhered to.
11. Power Sources
This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
12. Line-Cord Polarization
This product is equipped with a three-wire
grounding type alternating-current line plug (a
plug having one blade wider than the other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable
to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
13. Power-Cord Protection
Power-supply cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the product.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Antenna Lead in Wire
Antenna Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductor
(NEC Section 810-21)
Ground Clamps
Power Service Grounding
Electrode System (NEC
Art 250, Part H)
Ground Clamp
Electric Service
Equipment
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14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or
cable system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code (U.S.A.), ANSI/ NFPA70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode.
Example of Grounding According to National
Electrical Code Instructions
NEC - National Electrical Code
15. Lightning
For added protection for this product (receiver)
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and powerline surges.
16. Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or
other electric light or power circuits, or where it
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna system, extreme
care should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits as contact with them
might be fatal.
17. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.
18. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the product.
19. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself
as opening or removing covers may expose you
to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
20. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
a. If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fall-
en into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or
water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance.
21. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
22. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the product is in
proper operating condition.
23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
24. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
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CONTENTS
INDEX
Safety warnings 2
1
Important safety instructions 3
Controls 6
Basic composition of LCD TV 10
Connecting antenna 14
2
Connecting external equipment 15
Connecting DVD player 17
Connecting DTV 18
Connecting PC as monitor 19
3
Function checking in PC mode 21
Using remote control 22
4
Turning on the set 23
Function checking in TV mode 24
Setting language 25
Closed caption function 26
Parental control function 30
Programming / Erasing channels 32
Setting current time 34
5
Setting Off-Timer function 36
Setting On-Timer function 38
Setting sleep time function 40
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
CONNECTION
CONNECTIONPC
PC
CONNECTION
CONNECTION
BASIC
BASIC
FUNCTIONS
FUNCTIONS
CLOCK
CLOCK
SETTING
SETTING
Before operating the
set, please read this
manual carefully.
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Adjusting audio condition 41
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Adjusting video condition 44
Product specifications 46
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Your Zenith Limited Warranty Backcover
AUDIO /
AUDIO /
VIDEO
VIDEO
INFORMATION
INFORMATION
5
Controls
Front of the set
Front of the set
enter vol vol
menu
tv/video
* Remove vinyl coating for protection from staining before using.
Back of the set
Back of the set
power
ch ch
On indicator
Power button
Remote control sensor
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DC 12V
ANT IN
+75 Ω
PC/D-TV INPUT
S-VIDEO INPUT
H/P
RLVIDEOINAUDIO
(MONO)
COMPONENT INPUT(480i)
BPPR
Front control panel
Front control panel
TV/Video button
Enter button Channel buttons
Volume buttons
INTRODUCTION
Power buttonMenu button
On indicator
tv/video enter
Connecting ports
Connecting ports
menu
Power input
Antenna input
vol vol ch ch
Remote control sensor
Component input Headphone
jack
PC / D-TV input S-Video input
power
Audio/Video
input
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Controls
0
2 31
5 64
8 97
power
flashbk
menu
mute
sleep
ch
enter
vol vol
ch
cc
tv/video
Remote Control
Remote Control
POWER BUTTON
NUMBER BUTTONS
FLASHBK BUTTON
MENU BUTTON
CHANNEL (
D,E
) BUTTONS
● Press the flashbk button to view the last
programme you were watching.
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TV/VIDEO button
TV/VIDEO button
on Remote Control
on Remote Control
INTRODUCTION
TV/VIDEO BUTTON
CC BUTTON
MUTE BUTTON
ENTER BUTTON
VOLUME (
F,G
) BUTTONS
SLEEP BUTTON
PAGE 16~20
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* Each press of this button changes the mode
as below.
TV programs
/ Cable TV
* VIDEO, S-VIDEO, DVD : Select each mode
for watching the corresponding external
equipment.
PC
VIDEOS-VIDEODVD
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Basic composition of LCD TV
Accessories
Accessories
Hole
Table style stand AC Adaptor Remote Control
1.5V
1.5V
Batteries Power cord Operating guide
Optional extra
Optional extra
* Contact your dealer for buying this optional item.
power
tv/video
cc
flashbk
menu
mute
ch
vol vol
enter
sleep
ch
Zenith
AS mark
10
Wall mount
Wall mounting bracket
Screws
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atching
WWatching
* Please make sure to connect the power plug to the wall outlet socket after connecting the TV to the adaptor.
a. Install the LCD TV in the correct using the installation accessories. Refer to page 12, 13.
b. Connect the antenna cable to the antenna input port of the set.
c. Connect the adaptor to the power input port of the set.
d. Connect the power plug to the wall outlet socket after connecting the power cord to the adaptor.
TV programs
TV programs
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c
b
d
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Basic composition of LCD TV
* You can install the set on the wall with wall installer as well as on the table.
* To reduce the risk of injury from falling, this product should be secured at all times.
Installations
Installations
1
Installation on the wall
* Don’t install the set on a weak wall surface such as plaster or form board.
a
a. Fix the wall mounting bracket with two screws in the position you wish to install the set.
These wall mount and wall mounting bracket, screws are optional items.
b. Put the wall mount on the wall mounting bracket.
c. Put the set on the wall mount.
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b
c
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Installation on the table
INTRODUCTION
enter vol vol
power
menu
tv/video
ch ch
a. Place the table installer in the position you wish to install the set.
b. Put the set in the table installer.
* When you assemble the TV set with table style stand, please match the stick of TV set to the hole of the
table style stand so as not to allow movement of the joint.
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Connecting antenna
DC 12V
ANT IN
+75 Ω
COMPONENT INPUT(4
BP
P
DC 12V
ANT IN
+75 Ω
COMPONENT INPUT(48
BP
P
DC 12V
ANT IN
+75 Ω
COMPONENT INPUT(48
BP
P
* To get better picture quality, adjust the direction of antenna.
Connecting to wall antenna socket
Connecting to wall antenna socket
● In case of wall antenna socket in apartment houses, connect the antenna cable as shown below.
(Use the correct type of antenna cable to the type of wall antenna socket.)
Turn clock arise to
tighten.
75Ω round cable
300Ω flat cable
Apartments
* In case of 75Ω round cable, insert the bronze wire and then tighten the connecting nut.
And in case of 300Ω flat cable, connect the twisted wire to the antenna converter and
then connect the converter to the antenna input port.
* When using 75Ω round cable, do not bend bronze. It may cause poor picture quality.
Connecting to outdoor antenna
Connecting to outdoor antenna
wall connecting port
● This type of antenna is usually used at common private houses.
VHF antenna
UHF
antenna
75Ω round cable
300Ω flat cable
Private house
* In poor signal area, you can get better
picture quality if you install the antenna like the figure as shown right.
* If an antenna is divided to two TV
sets, use “signal divider” for connecting.
VHF
bronze wire
antenna
converter
Turn clock arise to
tighten.
bronze wire
antenna
converter
UHF
antenna input port
antenna input port
signal
amplifier
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Connecting external equipment
* TV screen is automatically converted to TV mode by pressing the channel (D,E) buttons, flashbk or number
buttons (0~9) when using VIDEO.
* Please connect to other AV equipment by using input ports of the set.
Connecting VCR
Connecting VCR
How to connect
1
● Connect the audio/video output ports of VCR to the corresponding input ports of the set.
PC/D-TV INPUTPC/D-TV INPUT EARPHONEEARPHONE S-VIDEOS-VIDEO
Antenna cable
shapes
Antenna
converter
< Back panel of VCR >
ANT IN
ANT OUT
or
S-VIDEO
CH3
Direct
connection
OUT
IN
CH4
AUDIO VIDEO
(R) (L)
COMPONENT INPUTCOMPONENT INPUT
DC 12V
ANT IN
COMPONENT INPUT(480i)
+75 Ω
PC/D-TV INPUT
R
P
P
R
P
B
2
S-VIDEO INPUT
H/P
RRVIDEOVIDEO
AUDIOAUDIO
MONOMONO
INPUTINPUT
(MONO)
RLVIDEOINAUDIO
CONNECTION
1
How to use
2
Watching TV programs
Turn the set on and select the channel you want.
Watching VCR
a. Press tv/video button of the remote control to select [VIDEO].
* Select the channel 3 or 4 if you use only connection .
* Select VIDEO if you use connection .
b. Insert a video tape into the VCR and press the PLAYbutton.
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